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No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Bars

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These easy no bake cherry cheesecake bars are sure to be a hit with family and friends. Whip up a batch or two today!

No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Bars served on a white plate on a red and white napkin.

This girl is such a sucker for cherry flavoured desserts. Cherry cheesecake is one of my favourite things in the whole wide world. I can never get enough of it. If it was socially acceptable to each it for lunch every day I totally would.

There is just something about cheesecake that just brings on “the happy”. It’s hard to be in a bad mood while eating cheesecake. I mean think about that. Have you ever seen a person scowl while eating cheesecake? Nope. It will never happen.

For me, the reigning champion of the cheesecake world is, and always will be, cherry. Whether it’s a true baked version, a no bake cherry cheesecake, a black forest baked cheesecake, or a no bake black forest cheesecake, they will make you happy.

Not going to lie, I tend to make a lot of no bake cheesecakes. Not that I don’t like the baked versions but I love the idea of a lighter cream cheese touch. I’m not a fan of heavy desserts on a day to day basis. When I make no bake they get gobbled up quick. Heavier cakes tend to assure leftovers in our house.

Who else loves cheesecake?

One of my hooligans does not like cheesecake. I am really starting to question whether she was switched at birth or something. Honestly, she’s the only member of the family who is not a fan of cheesecake. She is the one person in the world who will scowl at cheesecake.

We have tried to get her on board the cheesecake train. Repeatedly. She just won’t do it. It bums me out because I make a ton of cheesecake so I feel like I’m leaving her out when I make it. Usually, I’ll make her a similar dessert with whipped cream. She loves that stuff.

She keeps telling me it’s the smell of it. According to her it smells like something from work. The hooligan works in produce at our local grocery store. They make a taco dip with cream cheese and she just hates the smell of it. So, she just cannot bring herself to eat cheesecake. Such a big, old bummer.

On the plus side…more for ME!!

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  1. Parchment Paper– Every baker needs parchment paper in their pantry. This brand is my favourite.
  2. Kitchenaid Stand Mixer– This is a serious investment but totally worth it. I use mine daily. Get the best one you can afford. I have a bowl lift but I’m also hoping to get a tilt head for baking videos.
  3. Hand Mixer– I have a couple of cheap ones but I’m currently adding this one to my cart because it’s so darn pretty and powerful. Hand mixers are something everyone should have. Buy what fits your budget and needs.

Now let’s make some cheesecake!

No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Bars served on a white plate with a pink spoon.

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No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Bars served on a white plate on a red and white napkin.
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No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Bars
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

These no bake cherry cheesecake bars are sure to be a hit with family and friends. Whip up a batch today!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesecake, cherry cheesecake, no bake cheesecake
Servings: 8
Calories: 544 kcal
Author: Kim Beaulieu
Ingredients
  • 2 cups graham crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 can cherry pie filling
US Customary - Metric
Instructions

  1. Line an 8 x 8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.

  2. In a small mixing bowl combine the graham crumbs and butter. Mix until combined. Pour into baking dish, and press down to form the crust.

  3. In a mixer using the paddle attachment combine the cream cheese and the sugar. Mix until it becomes light and fluffy.

  4. In a separate bowl mix the heavy cream on low at first, then increase speed to high. Mix until the heavy cream becomes whipped cream. It should for peaks.

  5. Pour the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Mix on high until combined. Scoop into the baking dish and smooth out with the back of a spoon or spatula.

  6. Spoon the cherry pie filling out evenly over the top. Smooth out carefully.

  7. Pop the dish in the fridge for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight.

  8. Remove and cut into squares.

  9. Serve with a big old cherry cheesecake loving smile!

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Recipe Notes

Recipe can be doubled and prepared in a 9 x 13 inch dish instead. 

You can substitute 1 cup of prepared whipped cream (like cool whip) if you prefer not to whip your own.

Nutrition Facts
No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 544 Calories from Fat 324
% Daily Value*
Fat 36g55%
Saturated Fat 20g125%
Cholesterol 106mg35%
Sodium 416mg18%
Potassium 204mg6%
Carbohydrates 52g17%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 19g21%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 1398IU28%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 93mg9%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Bars served on a white plate.

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Video added on September 15, 2017.

Post updated on June 16, 2020.

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Comments

  8. Liz says

    Oh, yeah, please pass me a spoon OR send me a care package. Nick does not like cheesecake, either, so we have to eat our fill while he’s away at college 🙂

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  17. CB Ventimiglia says

    Just made a double recipe for my daughter’s birthday and I have to say “Yum!” I didn’t double the crust except that I added about 3/4 crushed pecans to the crumbs and a couple dashes of cinnamon. I also used half sugar and half creamed honey and added vanilla extract. The honey did not cause the cheesecake to become runny at all.👍🏻

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    • Kim Beaulieu says

      Thanks so much for letting me know how they turned out. I love the idea of crushed pecans in this. I also dig that you used honey.

      Reply

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